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28/03/25

Medicine and Dentistry Society is the newest addition to Student- Led societies. Student leaders Hasna J and Nikolas T are doing an amazing job providing useful tips on how to get into Medicine and Dentristry and creating a space for likeminded students. Keep it up!

28/03/25

Our Vice Principal Mr Lloyd gave an assembly this week titled “Thinking About Your Future” This assembly encouraged students to reflect on the future they envision and the steps needed to fulfil their ideals. pic.twitter.com/JYW3a5qLjM

28/03/25

This week our Heads of House led a series of celebration assemblies. Heads of House celebrated students who had the highest attendance and those who received the highest positive behaviour points. All students praised will also receive a certificate next week! pic.twitter.com/B0mrwAxKVY

28/03/25

In Art Enrichment this week students learnt how to make Origami. Here’s one of our Year 12 students proudly showcasing her finished piece. pic.twitter.com/zllr7SSa3l

28/03/25

Medicine Society is the newest addition to Student- Led societies. Student leaders Hasna J and Nikolas T are doing an amazing job providing useful tips for getting into Medicine and creating a space for likeminded students. Keep it up! pic.twitter.com/TiVQiQOGDC

28/03/25

A Trip to Cambridge by Nicholas T “The trip to Lucy Cavendish College was such an amazing experience. Overall, the trip made me even more excited about my own ambitions and what’s possible in the future.” pic.twitter.com/MjVdDSTRVE

13/03/25

Congratulations to all students who took part in our Arts showcase. The event was organised by two Year 13 students and the drama studio was full. The showcase included drama scripted performances, singing, dancing, piano playing, live art, poetry and spoken word. pic.twitter.com/cqpLj6yX0A

13/03/25

This week our new Medicine and Dentistry society was launched by two of our Year 12 students. Exciting times ahead - watch this space! pic.twitter.com/Z4yiZ5lHvO

13/03/25

Wishing a blessed Ramadan to all observing from our Student President! pic.twitter.com/OQoYm4aPec

13/03/25

Many of our students are fasting — whether for Ramadan or Lent — showing incredible strength, patience, and resilience, especially during exams. We’re proud of our diverse community coming together to support one another!

07/03/25

Thank you to everyone who made it to our Careers Open Evening last night! As an Outstanding Sixth Form, we provide our students with life changing experiences and career opportunities. It was great seeing prospective students experience a snippet of that last night. pic.twitter.com/3S1LwXSWF0

04/03/25

Why do you teach? As Denardo from Harris Academy Beckenham says, "It is not just to teach my content but to actually touch lives and make them better".#NationalCareersWeek pic.twitter.com/1vMTYNlgym

26/02/25

Great things happen here! pic.twitter.com/2ToLnRNuel

26/02/25

8 days until our Careers Open Evening! Sign up today using the link below to secure your slot https://t.co/yvWyCVzIgh pic.twitter.com/GOd8eZ1lc9

14/02/25

Harris Clapham Sixth Form - an outstanding 16-19 provision in the middle of Lambeth, changing trajectories for amazing students. And there’s a QR code to apply - what more could you want? pic.twitter.com/1NimIcVecY

13/02/25

As a result, the quality of education does not vary significantly between different subjects or teachers and is of a consistently high standard. Leaders communicate information to governors extremely well so that together they can make informed decisions about improvements.

13/02/25

In partnership with Harris Federation, they check all aspects of the provision including the quality of assessments, the results of internal and external examination and the quality of teaching.

13/02/25

In our recent inspection, inspectors found that Governors and leaders have an excellent understanding of the strengths and areas for improvement at the college. This is because leaders have exceptionally rigorous quality monitoring in place.

13/02/25

Today is National School Governors' Awareness Day and we would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to our governors for their commitment, enthusiasm and contribution.

13/02/25

Our fabulous governor, Richard Hughes, led his third week of filmmaking workshops with Harris Sixth Formers from Orpington and Bromley. The students handled a professional film camera and learnt scripting & narrative techniques used in documentary filmmaking pic.twitter.com/rgdS0IVLke

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Governance & Scheme of Delegation (Academies)

The Role of Governors

In England there are over 300,000 School/Academy Governors, who form the largest volunteer force in the country.

Members of Academy Governing Bodies work collectively to perform a strategic role and carry out various key functions, including:

  • Discuss and set aims and objectives for the Academy;
  • Ratify the required policies for achieving those aims and objectives;
  • Approve/Agree the required targets for achieving those aims and objectives;
  • Monitor and evaluate the progress that the Academy is making towards its set aims and objectives.

The role of the Academy Governor is to provide challenge and support to the Principal, i.e. be a 'critical friend'.

The Governing Body of Harris Clapham Sixth Form

The Academy is a member of the Harris Federation. Ultimate responsibility for the Academy rests with the Board of Trustees of the Federation (Federation governance details and scheme of delegation can be found here) but much of the work of the Board is delegated to the Academy Governing Body which is comprised of the Governors of the Academy. Some Governors are appointed by the Federation whilst others are elected by parents or carers of students at the Academy, or by staff. The details of the Governors at Harris Clapham Sixth Form are shown below.

  • The Chair of the Academy Governing Body is Emily Gill. Ms Gill can be contacted via Harris Clapham Sixth Form's address or via the Clerk to the Governing Body
  • The Safeguarding Governor is Mr Scott Bailey.
  • The Clerk to the Governing Body is Ms Holly Eldridge who can be contacted on 0204 542 4900

Get Information About Schools: https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/148555

The Governing Body

Name

Date of Appointment

Term of

office

 Resignation date

Appointed as

Business and pecuniary interests

Meetings attended 2023/24
Ms Emily Gill 1 July 2021 4 years N/A

Chair of Governing Body

 None 4/4
Mr Scott Bailey 2 December 2021 4 years N/A

Vice Chair of Governing Body

Safeguarding Governor

 None 3/4
Mr James Handscombe 19 April 2022 Ex-officio N/A Executive Principal None 3/4
Ms Sarah Heuston 19 April 2022 Ex-officio N/A Head of School None 4/4
Ms Rebecca Hickey 1 April 2022 4 years N/A Sponsor Governor

Harris Federation Director of Secondary Education

Trustee of Farmington Trust

 Governor responsibilities discharged via Federation scrutiny and monitoring
Ms Janet Mazewski 18 November 2024 4 years N/A Staff Governor None N/A
Ms Jacqueline Milton 24 March 2023 4 years N/A Sponsor Governor

Director and Company Secretary of Pulse Brands Ltd

Company Secretary of MovingBeyond Ltd

Luminary Ltd - Trustee

 4/4

Sir Dan Moynihan

19 April 2021

4 years

N/A

Sponsor Governor

CEO of Harris Federation

Djanogly Academy Trust - Trustee

National Institute of Teaching/School Led Development Trust - Chairman of Board of Trustees

Governor responsibilities discharged via Federation scrutiny and monitoring
Mr James Richardson 17 June 2024 4 years N/A Sponsor Governor N/A N/A
Ms Annabel Singh 01 July 2024 4 years N/A Sponsor Governor  N/A N/A
Ms Diya Verghese 05 February 2025 4 years N/A Sponsor Governor N/A N/A

Resigned in last 12 months:

Mr Pablo Talbot-Garcia 2 November 2023 4 years 01 March 2024 Sponsor Governor None 1/1
Ms Jamie Henderson 1 July 2021 4 years 11 June 2024 Sponsor Governor  Croydon Vision - Board Trustee 2/3
Mr Christopher Noon 17 June 2022 4 years 11 July 2024 Sponsor Governor

Dropbox UK Online Ltd - Employee

Trustee of Lifelites 

 1/4
Mr Samad Naheem 23 Novemeber 2022 4 years 31 August 2024 Staff Governor  None 4/4
Ms Beth Swords 23 February 2023 4 years 23 October 2024 Sponsor Governor None 3/4

Governor Link Responsibilities:

Governor Link Responsibility
Mr Scott Bailey Safeguarding; SEND
Ms Emily Gill Careers; UCAS
Ms Annabel Singh Equality
Mrs Jacqueline Milton            Health & Safety; Medical Needs
Mr James Richardson Attendance

2024/25 meetings

Courage Term 2024
Full Governing Body Meeting Monday 23rd September, 5pm
Full Governing Body Meeting Monday 25th November, 5pm
   
Commitment Term 2025
Full Governing Body Meeting Monday 24th March, 5pm
   
Confidence Term 2025
Full Governing Body Meeting Monday 23rd June, 5pm